Video: 'The Beatles - Hey Jude'
(Wednesday, September 4, 1968, 6:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles made promotional videos for the band’s new single “Hey Jude” and “Revolution” today at Twickenham Film Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles tape ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Revolution’ video promos 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Are Open Part 3' (Sep. 4, 1968, at 4:46)
(Wednesday, September 4, 1968) — The Doors held a press conference today in the “Cybernetic Serendipity” exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), two days before their European debut at London’s Roundhouse. Continue reading The Doors hold news conference in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Are Open Part 1' (Sep. 3, 1968, at 0:05/:29)
(Tuesday, September 3, 1968) — Granada television was there today to greet The Doors as the California rock band arrived at Heathrow Airport in London for their first European tour. Continue reading The Doors arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Backstage "Saratoga Performing Arts Center" 1968'
(Sunday, September 1, 1968, 8:30 p.m. EDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, with 12,500 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Saratoga Springs, NY 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1968)
Video: 'the doors asbury park convention hall 08/31/1968'
(Saturday, August 31, 1968, 7:30 p.m./9:45 p.m. EDT scheduled start times) — The Doors performed tonight at Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Continue reading The Doors perform in Asbury Park, NJ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
Video: 'Street Fighting Man'
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — The Rolling Stones released the single “Street Fighting Man”/“No Expectations” today in the U.S. Continue reading The Rolling Stones release ‘Street Fighting Man’/’No Expectations’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “Light My Fire” by José Feliciano (written by Jim Morrison, Robbie Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek of The Doors) peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Light My Fire’ by José Feliciano peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ by Cream peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by Vanilla Fudge peaks at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by Vanilla Fudge peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “Give a Damn” by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #43 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Give a Damn’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #43 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
